Definition of Anchor

a person or mainstay that can be relied on for support or security

Examples of Anchor in a sentence

Chicken is the chef’s anchor ingredient when he can’t come up with any creative dishes.  🔊

Though they argued and fought sometimes, George was always Mary’s anchor in hard times.  🔊

Payton was the team’s anchor of defense and he always seemed to come to their rescue during tough plays.  🔊

Grandmother is the family’s anchor, always bringing us together and uniting us through her love and support.  🔊

The janitor is our building’s anchor as he can always be counted on to help with maintenance problems.  🔊

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